Clio 182 - Refurbishment and Modifications

[imprezaworks]

Interesting. Might be a replacement of i don't like the carbon one im getting

 

[Wee_Billy_92]

@Wee_Billy_92 what did you do about the boot struts ?

I know OE Renault ones are £218+ vat each

Just kept the original ones on the car, had it for nearly a year now and had no problems. Could be just because its a replica. Not to sure but if i bought a real one then i probably would have had to swap the boot struts.

 

[Wee_Billy_92]

Also some of the holes in the replica spoiler don't line up properly with the original mounting holes. Bit annoying as i have two bolts missing in my spoiler now.

 

[imprezaworks]

Did you find where you bought it from?

 

[williamsclio1]

I do indeed. Bought it off of ebay cant really remember the price but it was certainly cheaper than a proper one and looks identical. Ill go try find a link.

Did yours come with the brake light installed in the spoiler or did you fit the one from your standard spoiler, it looks like this one from Italian in that link does not have the light.

Do you have a couple of photos of the light installed please?

 

[Wee_Billy_92]

Did yours come with the brake light installed in the spoiler or did you fit the one from your standard spoiler, it looks like this one from Italian in that link does not have the light.

Do you have a couple of photos of the light installed please?

Yeah it was the exact same link you posted. It didn't come with a brake light, i just had to re use the one i had. Also you need to make the holes in the replica spoiler for it to fit. Wasn't to hard i just usd a small drill bit. Basically what you get in the box is the spoiler(fibreglass replica) and a bag of bolts for mounting and if i can remember correctly you also get a small spare hose for your rear washer.
I should have pics of it on my project thread some place and ill check my photobucket account as well. But wont be able to post till later on after work and on the laptop as my phones doesn't let me upload straight on here.
honestly once fitted it looks just as good as the real thing. Only criticism is as i said, some bolts don't line up and also how i mentioned that you have to create the holes for the brake light and washer to fit in. Not much hassle though.

 

[williamsclio1]

Excellent news mate, think thats settled it. Another £99.16 to spend.

 

[imprezaworks]

Decent price

 

[Wee_Billy_92]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/black-1-2-16v-not-for-long.707534/page-5
spoiler is half way down the page.

 

[williamsclio1]

After the cars inspection ready for the belts change this morning the following has been recommend to change:

Left track rod end
Left outer driveshaft gaitor
Right front shock absorber leaking
Right front coil spring broken

So new track rod ends being changed on both sides
Ordered the cooksport springs (which arrive tomorrow)
Shock absorber is £60 per side new but I think we have managed to source a temporary one for now (will replace both at the front in due course)
Driveshaft gaitor is easy fix

So might not have the car back tomorrow now but it will have the springs on so looking forward to seeing its new stance.

 

[williamsclio1]

Few more parts have arrived:

Cooksport:

Rear wiper:

 

[williamsclio1]

Arch Screws and Aux in flush adaptor:

 

[williamsclio1]

Bargain of the day, 50 micro fibre cloths for £20 from screw fix:

 

[williamsclio1]

03/11/14

Few more parts this morning.

spacers / mist wash jets / plastic clips:

 

[dann2707]

This will look awesome once all the parts are on!

 

[williamsclio1]

05/11/14

Few more bits, come on Saturday!!!

 

[dann2707]

That's a strange looking dogbone mount! How hard is it compared to powerflex do you know?

 

[williamsclio1]

That's a strange looking dogbone mount! How hard is it compared to powerflex do you know?

Not actually to sure, thought I would give it a go. I have power flex ones on my FRP, it seems similarly as firm but I suppose I won't know until its fitted.

 

[Gus]

Heard good thing about this spoiler, go for it.

 

[williamsclio1]

06/11/14

Got the car back this evening and it looks so much better on the Cooksports, wheels look a little lost in the arches but should have the spacers fitted on Saturday as well as all the other bits and pieces.

After having all the work done in the short distance I have drove it so far it feels brilliant.

Will be having the tracking done next week once spacers have been fitted:
(Yet again s**t photos , hoping this Saturday to have my camera back to actually take some decent photos)

Few other bits arrived, Bluetooth hands free, black iPhone 4 lead (cant be having a white one) also the stickers for the front grill for the french flag, however not decided if I will be fitting these:

 

[williamsclio1]

Post man loving the deliveries at the moment.

"Bloody hell you buy enough stuff online"

Delivery from Hong kong rear registration LED light and cheap applicators (£1 a pack) also silver trek side repeaters

 

[williamsclio1]

10/11/2014

Finally pretty much a full day to get stuff sorted on the car.

Replaced side repeater indicator bulbs for silver trek ones:

Replaced gear stick face:

Old:

New:

LED registration light bulb

Before:

After:

Rear spacers

During

Before:

After:

Replaced all the arch bolts front and rear, look so much better:

Before:

After:

Fitted mist washer jets:

One old one new




Gave the car a quick wash and dry took a few photos with its new stance:

Looks much better now with the rear spacers, I have the front ones to put on still so hoping to do that this evening.

Also fitted the rear wiper however its a fraction to long and clips the spoiler, tut tut, sold as a direct replacement as well.

 

[dann2707]

Looks fantastic mate. Are you keeping the wheels silver?

Also how come you didn't go for stub axle spacers in the end for the rear?

 

[williamsclio1]

10/11/2014

Front spacers fitted:

Before

After

Fitting

These two bolts I cannot for the life of me undo and they have both started to round off, any suggestions? I was thinking about using a hacksaw so that I can use a large flat head to try and shift them.

Then popped out to take it for a test drive, no rubbing issues to report and feels very planted, extremely happy with the amount of work I have carried out and how the car looks.

A few photos from when I popped out:

Should have turned the lights off.

Next month it will be the Trophy rear spoiler then after christmas I will look at getting a set of Turinins.

Work left to do:
-Trophy Spoiler
-Fit dog mount
-Sort rounded arch screws
-Turinis
-LED side lights
-Engine bay detail
-Replacement car mats
-Fit flush aux in
-Blanking plates for the xenon light sprayers
-Paint callipers silver

 

[williamsclio1]

Looks fantastic mate. Are you keeping the wheels silver?

Also how come you didn't go for stub axle spacers in the end for the rear?

Wont bother having the wheels refurbished just yet, partly to allow the other half to get used to width, also will be changing for Turinis soon enough. But yes I think the wheels will remain silver.

With regard to stub axle, I knew the hub centric spacers where a lot easier to install and not much more expensive.

 

[williamsclio1]

One thing I cannot decide on is to change the badges on the back of the car to the more modern ones :/

Do like to keep a car looking stock, but the new badges do modernise the rear. hmmmmmm

 

[dann2707]

I hate the badges on the rear as they are 3 different fonts! The RS200 badge looks awesome when it's on its own I think. Just can't justify £28 for it.

Some man maths is required after a few glasses of wine I think.

 

[Mr Plums]

Coming on very nice mate, looks loads better on the spacers.

Have you got a link to the gear knob insert?

What are these red patches i keep seeing like the one on the bonnet in this pic?

 

[dann2707]

Seems to be at the same spot on every pic I'd say it's a lense issue?

 

[williamsclio1]

Thanks MrTom

Its something on the lens of my iPhone camera, really annoying, was suppose to collect my camera on Saturday but didn't get chance.

Here is the link buddy:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281372270444?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Mr Plums]

Brilliant thanks mate

 

[Martin.]

Enjoyed reading that.

Such an improvement on the car good work. Really transformed it already!!

Is the front splitter fitted in those pics, can't quite work it out?

A cup rear spoiler would be a lovely addition too.

 

[williamsclio1]

Enjoyed reading that.

Such an improvement on the car good work. Really transformed it already!!

Is the front splitter fitted in those pics, can't quite work it out?

A cup rear spoiler would be a lovely addition too.

Yeah really pleased with its current look, next month I will be getting the Trophy / V6 Spoiler which is a tad bigger than the Cup spoiler.

Yeah splitter is there just difficult to see with the lighting and the photo being taken with my iPhone 5.

 

[Martin.]

Will look so much better with the Trophy spoiler. Where are you getting it from out of interest, and how much?

 

[dann2707]

Looking forward to seeing this spoiler. Might have to invest if I get bored of the cup.

 

[williamsclio1]

This is the link to it on eBay, cheapest by a mile and another forum user purchased one and said it was spot on, just have to use the brake light part out of your existing spoiler.

Works out about £100 delivered:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPOILER-p...337?pt=Ricambi_automobili&hash=item2ecf9a53d9

 

[williamsclio1]

11/11/14

Fitted the LED side lights this evening:

Before:

After:

Look pretty blue :/ might have to have a re-think on these.

 

[Gus]

Loving all your updates, the car has come on loads and looks fantastic.
Im going to order one of those spoilers too (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPOILER-p...337?pt=Ricambi_automobili&hash=item2ecf9a53d9). Just waiting to see if you like the one you have ordered first, can you post up initial impressions when you get it and perhaps a pic or two before you paint it.

 

[dann2707]

Loving all your updates, the car has come on loads and looks fantastic.
Im going to order one of those spoilers too (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPOILER-p...337?pt=Ricambi_automobili&hash=item2ecf9a53d9). Just waiting to see if you like the one you have ordered first, can you post up initial impressions when you get it and perhaps a pic or two before you paint it.

I think he said he's getting it next month dude. Mines on it's way so i'll do the same for you, keep an eye out in my thread x

 

[stfc87]

Looks ace, i think the best mods you can do is the little things like the brand new fixing screws & the number plate light. I cleaned mine up with sandpaper like you did with the headlights & came up like new.